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Exante - Here I come AGAIN!

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NoCanoe · 03/03/2019 15:54

I got Exante last year and I've still got the bulk of the damn stuff!
I imagine the sachets and bars in their boxes, just fuming with rage, resentment and regret. Blush

I look back over last year and see just easy I was knocked off course.
Fair enough, it was a bad year and I perhaps didn't really appreciate how badly I was handling certain personal issues. But i do need to stop making excuses. Sad
And I intend to. I can't change past events, and I may be struggling a tad, but taking control can only help, I'm sure.

I'm starting for definite on Wednesday 6th March. It's a habit from childhood that I follow Lent, so it seems a good day to recommence.

I'm planning 5 days completely 'on' , then 2 days off but calorie counted. But - as per my usual Lent habit - no proper chocolate, sweets, biscuits.

Anyone want to help with advice/support?

Or, join in? Wink

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troppibambini · 06/03/2019 21:08

Was my weigh in tonight and I lost 4lbs which I'm happy with.
4 more lbs and I will have lost a stoneSmile

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NoCanoe · 06/03/2019 23:20

Dont ask me! .
I barfed after a bar and I'm sick since.
Now those cherry and almond bars not That bad . I think it just me.

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NoCanoe · 06/03/2019 23:24

,troppi . You can be our cheerleader !

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NoCanoe · 06/03/2019 23:28

It's been a harsh day.

But let's be there for each other.
I said I'm not aiming for perfection, just some improvement.

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BalthazarsAThirstyBitch · 07/03/2019 10:20

I’m in!
I started Monday so getting to the worst point but should be better tomorrow fingers crossed!
This is my third attempt to stick to this diet but I really don’t want another fat summer so I’m determined to see this through!

I’ve got 4ish stone to loose (I can’t bear to weigh myself just yet) so I’ll be doing this until the end of June Sad I’ll have a couple of days off and a break week here or there because of social stuff but I’ll try to be good as these are the times I normally fail to get back on it.

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NoCanoe · 07/03/2019 10:44

A very warm welcome to you Balthazar.
We all have our failed attempts , just need to take it on the chin (or chins in my case!) And try again.

My Wed was more Crash than Ash...But hey ho....back to it today.
Deliberately not consuming anything until my stomach settles.

Oh, that reminds me! I found a can of nivea body mousse yesterday. Hadnt tried it before. It said shake vigoursly....so I did. Just out the shower, of course.
And was completely appalled at 3 tiers of jelly rolls joining in with the shaking motion!
Shock

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MegaBat · 07/03/2019 12:58

Well I've had a jam bar thing today and a chocolate bar thing. I'd forgotten how gritty and salty they are. Now having some water and contemplating a shake later on. Did a 5k walk.

Ugh

Leeloo79 · 07/03/2019 13:37

I'm in too!

I'm on week 3 of exante, 7lb weight loss so far which I'm pleased about but got a long way to go since my aim is to lose six stone.

I'm mainly on shakes but just tried a couple of bars this week which have been quite nice too.

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NoCanoe · 07/03/2019 16:07

Hey you Leeloo

More the merrier!

And my weigh in Wednesday was 156 lbs. 11 stone abnd and 2lbs.

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NoCanoe · 07/03/2019 16:08

Damn those bluddy scales!

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NoCanoe · 08/03/2019 20:22

How is everyone doing ?

My icky stomach turned into an appendix scare, but settled. Think it went quiet when realised in bluddy hospital!

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Loletta · 08/03/2019 20:40

Hey can I join you? I've started on the Lighter Life diet on Sunday 3rd March. Doing 3 meal replacements (shakes, bars or soup) during the day and a very low calorie dinner. The first 2 days were so HARD. I went from my usual 2000+ calories a day (perhaps more?) to 800 calories. I had horrible cravings and headaches. I have lost loads though, almost 5 lbs in less than a week. I have 2 stones to go to get me to a size 12 realistic weight. I've had enough of feeling fat and helpless around food! I don't have a local support group though, so hoping this forum will help!

Chh03 · 08/03/2019 23:06

Hi
My box of this as arrived today.
2 stone to lose .. so starting tomorrow
... slightly nervous !

FannyFifer · 09/03/2019 03:14

Hi everyone I'm on week 6 & just about at 2 stone loss.
Still 5 stone to lose but getting there now.

troppibambini · 09/03/2019 12:54

Hello to new people and canoe I hope you're feeling better now.
Wow fanny that is an amazing loss!
I'm still plodding but a bit of wine and chocolate had crept in the last few days but in my defence I've had a bugger if a week.
But I had a little look the scales the morning and didn't like what I saw so back on it like a car bonnet todayGrin

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NoCanoe · 09/03/2019 18:17

Waves to Loletta, Chh03, FannyFifer and Troppi .

Rough few days here and I crashed today and took to my bed like a hibernating grumpy bear.
Hopefully, it's worked and I'll be back on track by Monday.

Not eaten yet, but that just stalls weight loss for me. Bugger!
It can only get better!

On it like a car bonnet???🤣
Never heard that one before!! I love it though!

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NoCanoe · 09/03/2019 18:20

Somehow I've got Ant Middleton in my mind now......Blush

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NoCanoe · 09/03/2019 18:57

How is everyone else doing?
Are we struggling a bit?
Sailing through?
Feedback your stories and give me hope! Wink

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Poppyfields21 · 09/03/2019 19:11

Bit late to the party but please may I join? Ordered exante this week and plan to start tomorrow. I have rather a lot to lose (3-4 stone) so really hoping this gives me a kickstart. Well done so far all!

Chh03 · 09/03/2019 19:21

Well almost done on day 1
I've got the slender sip.. so not hungry
But will see after another day. !
We can do this

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NoCanoe · 09/03/2019 19:22

Welcome Poppyfields21.
It's never too late - we've only really started - so I tell myself!
Everyone at various stages, which is great for motivation and support.
I've 3 and a bit to lose.

Ok, 3 and a half! 7lbs is more than a bit, tbh.

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troppibambini · 09/03/2019 19:42

Ch33 what's slendersip? Sounds like something I needGrin

Today's been ok I've spent most of it ferrying kids about so I couldn't eat which was good!
I've had two salty chocolate jelly bars mmmmmm.
A chicken stir fry with no oil or sauce and I'm slowly eating a curly wurly (118 calls)

I'm going to put my teeth whitening trays in a mo so I can't eat anything else, I keep doing this to stop me eating in the evening,I'm going to look like Ross from friends at this rate!

troppibambini · 09/03/2019 19:43

Sorry Chh03 it's been a long day!

Poppyfields21 · 09/03/2019 19:59

I feel strangely nervous about tomorrow but hoping starting on a Sunday without office treats around will make it easier. And yes Chh I’d love to know what slendersip is please Grin

Chh03 · 09/03/2019 20:34

Slender Sip is from exante, it's a high fibre drink that you have 30 mins before your meal. Only tried it today.

Like the idea of using the teeth trays Grin